Assistant Coach for Division I Men’s Ice Hockey

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Assistant Coach for Division I Men’s Ice Hockey

Department: Athletics Location: Potsdam, NY

Assistant Coach for Division I Men’s Ice Hockey

Department: Athletics Location: Potsdam, NY

Part-Time/Full-Time: full-time

FLSA Status: exempt

Is this a temporary position?: Yes

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Job Title: Assistant Coach for Division I Men’s Ice Hockey (10 Month)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Department: Athletics

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Head Men’s Hockey Coach

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

Range: 50,000 based on experience

Position Summary: This incumbent will provide support to the Head Men’s Hockey Coach in maintaining a highly competitive and successful Division 1 Men’s Ice Hockey program in a manner compatible with the department and University philosophy. The assistant coach will also act in compliance with NCAA, applicable Conference rules and Regulations. The assistant will assist the Head Hockey Coach in organizing, conducting and supervising all aspects of the men’s hockey team with the parameters designated by the University.

General Purpose: The assistant coach will assist the head coach in successful operation of the program and in the execution of practices and skill development. The assistant coach will implement and execute a successful recruitment strategy while preparing athlete with an instruction of academic and personal nature. This incumbent will assist in the development of all members of the program.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach in all aspects of developing and maintaining a competitive intercollegiate sport program.
• Instruct and teach student athletes the fundamentals of hockey, while providing a strong and affirmative leadership for all student athletes.
• Recruit, evaluate, and cultivate quality athletes to CU who athletic skills make them highly competitive and whose academic abilities make them a good candidate for our student population. The Head coach will assign the area of concentration.
• Participate in the planning, organizing, and execution of all practices and games
• Scout and evaluate opponents’ performance and recommend game strategy based on the evaluation.
• Commit to adhering to all rules and regulations of the Athletic Department, University, conference affiliations and the NCAA.
• Support the CU Athletics’ mission of excellence in the classroom, community and competition while furthering the strategic plan for Clarkson.
• Performs administrative responsibilities that will be assigned annually by the head coach that will include but not limited to, planning and executing team travel. Prepare all phone logs and contact, CARA logs and all proper paperwork for admissions process.
• Oversees the mental and physical preparations of athletes for competition. This includes individual skill instruction for specific players and evaluating the athletes’ performance and progress to ensure peak performance during practice and contests
• Supports Head Coach in achieving fundraising, budget and community service goals
• Available to work evenings, weekends and overnight travel as needed (up to 20 weekends per year by bus, plane or car)
• Responsible for breakdown of video analyses and coordinate video exchange
• Other duties as assigned
  • Performance of the above duties require you to be at work.
    

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

_ DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified_

Essential Skills:

• Ability to imitate, develop and maintain appropriate contacts
• Ability work with a diverse population of student athletes, parents, coaches and administrators
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Excellent Conflict Management Skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong coaching skills
• Excellent work ethic and character
• Well developed communication and public relation skills
• Appreciation and willingness to work effectively with students
• Possess commitment to athletic success in academic environment
• Expert Level Ice Skating capability
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to enhance interactions with athletes. Peers, alumni administration and the community
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
  

Education:

• Bachelors Degree
• High School diploma or equivalent
• CPR/AED and First Aid certified.
• Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules and regulations.
  

Experience:

• Previous experience working with NCAA Athletes
• Ability to teach student athletes
• Ability to inspire and motivate student-athletes
• Prior coaching experience
  

Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

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